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Li Su said: "

The steppe peoples, such as the Turkic, Tiele, Turki, Xiongnu and other tribes, were defeated, and either fled to the north of the desert or submitted to the Han people. The Han Dynasty and the Former Sui Dynasty also administered them.

However, as soon as the Han nation weakened, they immediately made a comeback. In the early years of Zhenguan, it still posed a huge threat to our Han nation. This is what everyone has experienced.

If the measures of the imperial court are improper, this situation will continue forever and will become an eternal pain for our Han nation.

Our ancestors, after the victory over the steppe peoples, were very lax in their management, and as long as they submitted tribute and did not disturb and rebel, they did not interfere with their development. They remain self-contained and maintain their national independence.

That's the problem.

There is only one way to solve this problem in the long run, and that is through national assimilation. Through ethnic intermingling, trade, intermarriage, and the implementation of Han culture and education, etc., they have profoundly influenced them and integrated them into the Han nation, so that after two or three generations, they will lose their own national characteristics and become a part of our Han nation.

Excuse me, everyone will be one nation in the future, so will there still be large-scale ethnic conflicts in history? ”

Wei Zheng first said: "Your Highness said it well, this is indeed a solution to the problem once and for all." ”

The eldest grandson Wuji also nodded and said: "That's true, national assimilation, this is a good way." ”

Everyone also agreed.

At this time, Li Ke was not convinced, he found a loophole in Li Ke, he said: "Since this is the case, then why keep the autonomous region? It can't be because your princess is a steppe person, right? ”

As soon as these words came out, Li Jing and the others felt that Li Ke was excessive, which obviously had the meaning of personal attack.

Li Su said: "Nothing can be done overnight. The base number of steppe peoples is too large, with millions of people. The imperial court could not disperse them immediately, but could only settle them step by step.

Even so, the situation of the autonomous region living alone is very different from that of the steppe people in the past.

For example, Yunzhou. There are less than 200,000 grassland people in the Yunzhou area, and tens of thousands of Han people who originally lived in Yunzhou. The Tielebu had left their old living environment, and most of them had settled, and they were far from their previous way of life.

After the development in recent years, Yunzhou has made great progress in terms of industry and commerce, education and health, and the lives of the Han and Tiele people are intertwined. They are no longer the original Tiele people, and they are gradually integrating into the life of our Tang Han people. ”

Tang Fei, the head of Honglu Temple, who participated in the meeting, said: "The minister has just accompanied Tuyuhun Khan to Yunzhou, and the scene there has shocked and admired the Khan of Nuo Haobo. This is also one of the reasons why he signed a cooperation agreement with Datang to develop Tuyuhun mineral resources. ”

Li Shimin said: "Don't talk about this problem anymore, the development of Yunzhou is obvious to all." King Liang, you go on. ”

Li Su said: "Since this method is feasible, then Datang's future expansion should be determined in combination with Datang's national strength and population situation."

Although there are many countries and a large population in the Western Regions, they have one thing in common with the grassland peoples. It is since the Han Dynasty that the influence of the Han nation has been greater. For example, most of them can speak Chinese to some extent.

Therefore, it was relatively easy for the Tang Dynasty to transform and assimilate the Western Regions.

For Tubo and Tuyuhun, their population base is too large, and they have basically not been influenced by Han culture before, such a country is not the first target for the Tang Dynasty to conquer.

Don't say whether Datang can be defeated in the short term, even if it is defeated, Datang's national strength will suffer a major loss. Let's ask, how can Datang assimilate and transform millions of ethnic groups with different languages and living customs?

Moreover, the territories of Tubo and Tuyuhun have fewer resources and a poor living environment, so even if they are defeated, they will not have much gain for the Tang Dynasty.

Therefore, the status quo is maintained for Tubo and Tuyuhun. Trade with them, intermarry, conduct economic exchanges, and enhance mutual understanding. Laying the groundwork for the future.

To sum up, Datang should vigorously develop internal affairs on the one hand, and consider external expansion on the other. The main direction of expansion is in the southern regions with good climatic conditions and abundant products. The target of the choice is small countries, and it is better to isolate them, so that they can be easily defeated and assimilate to rule. With the increase of Datang's national strength little by little, when the time comes, the surrounding countries will look at the wind.

There is another important reason for choosing the south, that is, to build a navy and control the sea, and only by controlling the sea can you conquer the whole world. ”

Li Su's development strategy provided an effective idea for the rulers of the Tang Dynasty, making the future conquest of the Tang Dynasty more purposeful and efficient.

After discussions, everyone agreed on this development strategy.

Li Shimin said on the spot that in the future, Honglu Temple will be separated from the Ministry of Rites and become an independent second-level department, which will be controlled by King Liang.

Li Chengqian, Li Ke and Li Tai were very depressed. The three evils have prevailed again.

In this expedition, Du He, Wei Chi Baoqi, Yang Kang and Xue Rengui all made meritorious contributions. Each has its own reward. Xue Rengui was awarded the title of baron of the second class and promoted to the rank of operational staff officer from the sixth grade.

Liang Wangfu.

This time when he came back, except for Qibi Wuyun, the rest of his wife and Wu Cong followed Li Su back to Chang'an.

On this day, Li Su, Li Dan and Du He, plus Cai Sha was playing cards, Yang Kang came in and said, "Lord Wang, the Ninth Highness has come down." The Ninth Highness in his mouth is Li Shimin's ninth son, Li Zhi. Li Zhi is 14 years old this year.

Li Dan frowned and said, "What is he doing here?" ”

Li Su said, "Please let him in." ”

Yang Kang answered and went out.

Cai Sha said: "Lord, why don't I go back to the room first?" ”

Li Su said: "It's okay, you go first." ”

Soon, Li Zhi came. Seeing Li Su, he arched his hand and said, "Third brother is good." ”

Li Su smiled and said: "Ninth brother, rare guest, you are the first time to come to my house, come, sit down." ”

After Li Zhi sat down, Li Zhi smiled and said, "Come, ninth brother, three are missing one, you just need to take the handle." "They were playing and talking.

Li Su asked, "You came today, is there anything wrong?" ”

"I heard that you have been resting in the house for the past few days, and the Queen Mother has ordered me to come and visit you. The queen mother said, the sixth brother is very knowledgeable and extraordinary, and she told me to get closer to you and learn from you. I also asked the sixth brother to give advice. Li Zhi said respectfully.

When Li Su heard this, he sensed the hidden taste inside - the eldest grandson already had a plan for the prince to be deposed, just like in history, they were going to support Li Zhi.